Does Xanax cause anxiety?

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Though Xanax is known for treating anxiety and panic disorders in many sufferers, sometimes it can be the reason of symptoms worsening. But first things first: Alprazolam, the generic name of Xanax, helps the chemicals that are in the brain function normally. When the medication is used as prescribed, users experience really beneficial effects and succeed in managing most symptoms at once.

Side effects do occur, when it comes to Xanax consumption, yet they are mostly short term and don’t pose any serious threat. Nevertheless, there appeared reports concerning the influence of the medication on memory, balance and anxiety in a way is which far from being positive. Can Xanax cause anxiety? It can, yet not always and far not in all.

Anxiety Types Xanax Treats and Causes

Unfortunately, most anxiety medications do not cure the problem, but mostly postpone its effects. Eventually, these effects come back even stronger than before. It may happen in case of Alprazolam administration too.

Scientists define two major types of anxiety:

Problem focused: it occurs because of problems at work or in family life and relationship and can be resolved or reduced only after solving the problem;

Emotion focused: it’s the condition of constant anxiety that doesn’t leave on its own. It is treated with drugs like Xanax as well as exercising, yoga and meditation.

In most cases of an emotion focused problem Xanax appears to be very helpful, yet it doesn’t bring any success if used alone without any lifestyle changes and relaxation techniques. Patients believe that taking higher doses will allow them experiencing relief, which is wrong: higher doses cause overdose and can worsen the first anxiety symptoms.

Xanax Misuse – the Main Cause of Anxiety

Can Xanax cause panic attacks or anxiety? It surely can! If not taken as prescribed or regularly, the medication leads to a number of side effects:

Fear;

Depression;

Confusion;

Hypochondria.

Such adverse reactions are regarded as anxiety and panic attacks triggers that make a person feel out of control. In time the effects get more persistent and greater, when Alprazolam is abused.

In case a patient decides to cut off Xanax administration, he suffers from withdrawal effects that are pretty painful. They always affect one’s emotions greatly. This is why doctors suggest turning to a gradual withdrawal that prevents severe symptoms. Can Xanax cause anxiety during gradual withdrawal? – Yes, it can, if the treatment course was a long-term one.

Is there any chance to benefit from Alprazolam administration without suffering from mild or severe adverse reactions? To start with you should turn to a controlled and responsible consumption of doses. When taken as prescribed, Xanax relieves anxiety, regulates emotions and eliminates panic attacks instead of worsening the condition. If the medication is not abused and is taken in tight doses, no complications will ever occur.

Author: Dr. Andrew J. Olson

Dr. Andrew J. Olson is a PHD in psychiatry. He is also a psychiatrist consultant at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. He also serves as a Clinical Director of the Department of Psychiatry, at Royal Marsden Hospital, in London, UK.

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Though Xanax is known for treating anxiety and panic disorders in many sufferers, sometimes it can be the reason of symptoms worsening. But first things first: Alprazolam, the generic name of Xanax, helps the chemicals that are in the brain function normally. When the medication is used as prescribed, users experience really beneficial effects and succeed in managing most symptoms at once. Side effects do occur, when it comes to Xanax consumption, yet they are mostly short term and don’t pose any serious threat. Nevertheless, there appeared reports concerning the influence of the medication on memory, balance and anxiety in…